Quality Manager

Software Placement Group, SPG; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Automotive Manufacturer in Holland, MI is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead plant quality operations at a high-volume manufacturing facility.

You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage the Quality Engineering team, and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to support new product launches while ensuring IATF 16949 compliance and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent leadership experience within automotive manufacturing is required.
• Proven track record managing quality in a large, complex automotive manufacturing operation.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and DOE.
• Experience leading and developing Quality Engineers.
• Excellent customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant quality activities and oversee the Quality Engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute annual quality improvement plans while supporting overall plant operational objectives.
• Lead APQP activities, including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Capability Studies, Dimensional Layouts, Gage & Fixture Design, and Performance and Material Testing.
• Ensure customer PPAP submissions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Build relationships with customers and serve as the primary quality contact.
• Support successful product launches with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards and company quality systems.
• Utilize SPC, DOE, and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate Quality Engineers while building a high-performing team.
• Monitor quality metrics and develop action plans to improve performance.
• Promote a safe work environment while ensuring compliance with all company safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Customer communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IATF 16949

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

DOE

Job description

Location: Holland, MI | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A well-established automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead plant quality operations at a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven quality leader who enjoys driving continuous improvement, developing high-performing teams, and building strong customer relationships. The role will have a significant impact on plant performance by leading quality initiatives, supporting new product launches, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards, and driving customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

• Lead all plant quality activities and oversee the Quality Engineering team
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance and customer satisfaction
• Develop and execute annual quality improvement plans while supporting overall plant operational objectives
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Capability Studies, Dimensional Layouts, Gage & Fixture Design, and Performance and Material Testing
• Ensure customer PPAP submissions are completed accurately and on schedule
• Build strong relationships with customers and serve as the primary quality contact
• Support successful product launches by working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards and company quality systems
• Utilize SPC, Design of Experiments (DOE), and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing performance
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate Quality Engineers while building a high-performing team
• Monitor quality metrics and develop action plans to improve performance
• Promote a safe work environment while ensuring compliance with all company safety policies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Recent leadership experience within automotive manufacturing is required
• Demonstrated success managing quality in a large, complex automotive manufacturing operation
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and DOE
• Experience leading and developing Quality Engineers
• Excellent customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Why this role

This is a high-impact leadership role with significant influence on plant performance, offering the chance to lead quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with customers and executive leadership at a respected automotive manufacturer committed to operational excellence.